This mock trade involving the Lakers and two other teams would give the Purple and Gold a very good all-around center who is reportedly now avaialble.

Despite a near triple-double from LeBron James, the Mavericks mostly held Anthony Davis in check. He had 21 points, but it came on just 7/18 shooting. Any time you can hold Davis to a performance like that, you'll stand a good chance of winning, especially when Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Daniel Gafford are all out.

JJ Redick reveals what 'killed' the Lakers in their 118-97 loss to the Mavericks, citing defensive lapses and lack of energy.

Gafford is exactly the kind of player the lakers need: a strong rebounder, a solid shot-blocker, and someone who can consistently finish around the rim.

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LeBron James turned 40 years old a few weeks ago, but that hasn't stopped him from putting up big numbers and writing his name into the record books. In the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-88 win over the lowly Washington Wizards on Tuesday,

Max Christie felt the Los Angeles Lakers' defensive miscommunications allowed the Dallas Mavericks to get an offensive rhythm going.

The Mavericks had lost six of their last seven games and were without Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford, yet outscored the Lakers 63-47 in the second half

The Lakers coach is one of those who tragically lost his home in the LA fires as the fires continue to rage on.

The Dallas Mavericks broke a five-game losing streak on Tuesday night by picking up a 118-97 win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Dallas shot a blistering 18/38 from three-point range as they were able to take the Lakers off the dribble and open up shots all over the floor.

While fans may be upset with James not looking dejected after the loss, he was one of the few bright spots for the Lakers. The 40-year-old posted 18 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in 35 minutes of action.

The Wizards have dropped 10 games in a row and won an NBA-low six this season, with their last victory coming on Jan 1. Read more at straitstimes.com.